Bear Creek is a major tributary to the Rogue - and the most urban! The Bear Creek watershed is largely forested (46%), but also dominated by agricultural (35%) and urban areas (18%). Bear Creek flows through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, and Central Point before joining the Rogue River just upstream from Gold Hill.
*While efforts to improve the water quality on Bear Creek are occurring, and this site is part of an ongoing monitoring program - coming into contact with water in Bear Creek is not recommended.
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Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
Bear Creek is a major tributary to the Rogue - and the most urban! The Bear Creek watershed is largely forested (46%), but also dominated by agricultural (35%) and urban areas (18%). Bear Creek flows through Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, and Central Point before joining the Rogue River just upstream from Gold Hill.
*While efforts to improve the water quality on Bear Creek are occurring, and this site is part of an ongoing monitoring program - coming into contact with water in Bear Creek is not recommended.
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